CVE-2007-2973
First published: Fri Jun 01 2007(Updated: )
Avira Antivir Antivirus before 7.03.00.09 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a malformed TAR archive.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Avira AV Pack | <=7.03.00.08 | |
| Avira Antivirus | <=7.04.00.23 |
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Reference Links
- http://forum.antivir-pe.de/thread.php?threadid=22528
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24187
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25417
- http://www.nruns.com/advisories/%5Bn.runs-SA-2007.012%5D%20-%20Avira%20Antivir%20Antivirus%20TAR%20parsing%20Infinite%20Loop%20Advisory.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24239
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018137
- http://osvdb.org/36711
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1971
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34557
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/470042/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2973?
CVE-2007-2973 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2973?
To fix CVE-2007-2973, update to Avira antivirus version 7.03.00.09 or later.
What kind of attack does CVE-2007-2973 allow?
CVE-2007-2973 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through a malformed TAR archive.
Which versions of Avira Antivirus are affected by CVE-2007-2973?
CVE-2007-2973 affects Avira Antivir versions prior to 7.03.00.09 and Avira Av Pack versions up to 7.03.00.08.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2007-2973?
Exploiting CVE-2007-2973 can lead to an infinite loop and high CPU consumption, resulting in degraded system performance.
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